* To protect floors and ease cleanup later, line floors with 6-mil plastic, then cover with corrugated cardboard to provide a non-slip surface. Caution: popcorn ceilings in houses
built prior to 1980 may contain asbestos. Contact your local building department for regulations governing asbestos removal.
* Using a pressure sprayer, dampen the ceiling with a mixture of a teaspoon of liquid detergent per gallon of water. Allow 20 minutes for the mixture to soak in, rewetting as
necessary.
* Scrape texture from the ceiling using a 6" taping knife. Be careful not to cut into the drywall surface. After all texture is removed, sand rough spots, then carefully roll up and
dispose of the plastic and debris. Patch any damaged areas with joint compound, then prime and paint.
